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Respiration is a process where many chemical bonds inside the body break and release energy. This energy is used to perform various activities

such as moving muscles. Explain the energy transformation in this process.

A. Chemical energy from broken bonds is transformed into mechanical energy for muscles.

B. Mechanical energy from broken bonds is transformed into chemical energy for muscles.

C. Mechanical energy from broken bonds is transformed into electrical energy for muscles.

D. Heat energy from broken bonds is transformed into electrical energy for muscles.

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Katelyn Richard

Biology

7 January, 05:42

Select the correct answer.

Respiration is a process where many chemical bonds inside the body break and release energy. This energy is used to perform various activities

such as moving muscles. Explain the energy transformation in this process.

A. Chemical energy from broken bonds is transformed into mechanical energy for muscles.

B. Mechanical energy from broken bonds is transformed into chemical energy for muscles.

C. Mechanical energy from broken bonds is transformed into electrical energy for muscles.

D. Heat energy from broken bonds is transformed into electrical energy for muscles.

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Houston Shelton · Answer 1

A

Explanation:

Food (glucose) is a store of chemical energy which is broken down to produce atp which is then transformed into mechanical energy for muscles.